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Hantu Raya
The Great Ghost—a powerful spirit bound to serve a master through generations. It brings wealth and power. But the price is steep: feed it blood, find it a new master, or face terrible consequences.
Ancient - Present
Malaysia
500+ witnesses
Hantu Raya (Great Ghost) is a powerful spirit from Malay folklore, bound to serve a human master.
The Legend
According to documented folklore:
Hantu Raya:
- Is a powerful bound spirit
- Serves a human master
- Passes through generations
- Brings wealth and power
- Demands heavy payment
The Contract
To have a Hantu Raya:
- Make a pact with the spirit
- Provide regular blood offerings
- The spirit grants favors
- The bond passes to your children
- Breaking it brings disaster
Abilities
The Hantu Raya can:
- Bring financial success
- Attack enemies
- Take the master’s form
- Protect the family
- Appear invisible to others
The Cost
In return:
- Regular blood offerings required
- Often your own blood
- Or sacrificed animals
- Neglect brings its wrath
- You must find it a new master before death
Problems
If the contract is broken:
- The spirit may kill the family
- It can possess family members
- It causes madness and death
- No easy escape exists
Modern Belief
In Malaysia today:
- Belief persists
- Some claim to have them
- Used to explain sudden wealth
- Feared and respected